Just over one year ago, Ride On St. Louis opened the barn doors to our Forever Home. What has happened since has exceeded every expectation. Over the past year alone, hundreds of children and youth from throughout the community participated in off-site outreach, educational experiences, and Ride On St. Louis engagements, introducing them to horses, the equine world, and the unique ways they can enrich lives. At the same time, more than 103 participants walked through the door

The barn has been buzzing again with the regular return of our Helping Hands! Helping Hands is a weekly, hands-on, inclusive program serving day participants of Pony Bird, who have a range of physical, emotional, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities. It was created in response to a shared need for meaningful and accessible community engagement opportunities. At the barn, participants contribute to the care and daily work of a functioning equine facility and help with ta

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At Ride On St. Louis, the Helping Hands program is far more than a weekly volunteer session. It’s a gateway to confidence, community, and...